Why images of perfect post-baby bodies are not what new mums need

THESE days, it’s hard to log on to Facebook, Twitter or Instagram without seeing a string of women celebrating their baby weight loss by posting weekly selfies.
From women who continue to keep up their Cross Fit training at nine months pregnant, to those who document their weight loss via photomontage, social media is a veritable shaming ground for those who prefer to relax with a packet of chocolate biscuits while breastfeeding.